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ASSOCIATIONAL DIRECTORY. Moderator—W. A. Graham, Machpelah. Ci.ERK—Rev. D. P. Bridges, I.incolnton. Trka.surer—J. D. Moore, Gastonia. Union Meetings. Moderator—Rev. J. A. Hoyle, Maiden. Secretary-W, C. Mullen, Lincolnton. Convenes Friday 10 a. in, preceding each Sth Sunday. Executive Board. J. S. Bridges, W. A. Graham, J. D. Moore. D. A. Whisonant, J. R. Underwood. Next session convenes with Olivet church, beginning Thursday before the last Sunday in October, 1901. CHRISTMAS MUSING. Old Christmas has come with a gay snow wreath on. But his harp is vibrating to sorrow’s sad tone: And a low note keeps sounding a knell in my ear As I miss from the hearth-stone each absent one dear. Some dwell among strangers, as exiles from home. Away from all genial ties, seldom they come: .\nd some, too, are sleeping beneath the green sod. But their pure, happy spirits, are resting with God. How vividly now I remember the year, When Time’s chariot wheel rolled on without fear: When life seemed all pastime, one gala day bright. And bliss covered the hour, with a halo of light: Where now are the friends who then shared in our joy. .\nd joined in our pleasures, so free from alloy? Alas! they have vanished, all scattered and gone. My childhobd’s companions, have left me alone. So Christmas no longer comes back as a feast, Though its memory is fraught with enjoy ment, at least. And the loved circle broken, and widened away: May still be united, at some future day. While Christmas may still be a feast to the soul, ,\s a voice within whispers, there is a bright goal. Where joy is immortal, and love cannot can not die. To secure us this boon, Jesns came from the slcy. With the Manger and Cross, as the theme of our song. Even sad Chri.stmas time, may pass sweetly along: For the light of those other years, buried away. Will .seem but as darkness, by Heavenly Day. —Julia R. Lane. The foregoing- verses were sent to The Worker l.'ist year by our lamented sister Florrie I.. Graham, who enclosed with it the following note: " I also enclose you a piece of poet ry which was written by my Grand mother, (my mother’s mother) .sever al years ago, and will be so glad for you to publish it in The Worker, if you care to do so. It has been much admired by a large circle of friends, but has never been publi.shed before. My Grandmother is still living (in Amelia County, V'a.,) andisseventy- seven years old and is remarkably well preserved. With best wishes, I am Very sincerely, Florrie L. Graham.” This letter explains itself. The poetry came in too late for publication last Christmas and so the editor filed it away waiting for Christmas time to come again. We regret that the writer did not see the poem in The Worker before leaving for her heavenly home, but God ordered otherwise. How to Conquer Worrylni>. Bishop Vincent gives these helpful rules for conquering worry: Consider what must be involved in the truth that God is infinite, and that you are apart of His plan. Memorize some of the Scripture promises, and recall them when the temptation to worry returns. Cultivate a spirit of gratitude for daily mercies. Salem Baptist Church. I wish to say through your col umns that certain false reports have gone out on our pa.stor. Rev. C. E. Beaver. These reports have been investigated by us here and the E arties that started these reports ave taken back all they have said and hav’e given to Bro. Beaver a statement in writing that it is a false hood. The reason they lied on our pastor is for no other reason than that they fell out with him because of some things he said on Baptism and on the final perseverance of the saints and for contending for the faith once delivered to the saints. Our pa.stor has preached here at Salem the whole truth and the result is he has baptized 48, a great many of the Pedobaptists, and some wanted to take their revenge out on our pastor because Pedobaptism was crumbling. We called Bro. Beaver again unanimously at our last meeting and we expect to stand by him. We are hoping to do greater things yet for God. May God bless The Worker. Yours fraternally, C. F. Blanton, C. C. Dec. 9, 1900. Rev. W. R. Gwaltney, of Hickory writes: Bro. C. E. Parish, of Salisbury, preached for us all last week. His sermons were heart-searching and sin-exposing. The only foundation on which to build any hope for the life to come was set forth with great cle.'imess and force. The attention to those fundamental truths was pro found. Christians were strengthened by the strong meat of the gospel. Results which follow such preaching must be lasting. Bro. G. W. Greene and wife with their two youngest children, spent two days and nights with us last week. On Thursday afternoon he gave us his views of the situation in China, and the causes which led to the trouble there. From start to finish he had the most inter ested attention of all his hearers. At the close of his talk all felt that they had a better understanding of the causes that led to the situation than they had gained from their reading on the subject. Hi.s views of the present situation and his hopeful views of the outcome will do good wherever he may give them.—liihli- cal Recorder. Sam Jones’ Brother Joins the Baptists. To a change in religious belief Rev. Joe Jones attributes the cure of a skin disease, which caused him pain and suffering for more than twenty years. Rev. Joe Jones is a brother of Rev. Sam P. Jones. Both are residents of Cartersville. Both were Methodist evangelists, that is, until recently, when Rev. Joe Jones chang-ed hi.s re ligion by joining the Baptist church. He was baptized by Rev. Alex Bealer, pastor of the Cartereville Baptist church. The baptismal waters, so Mr. Jones claims, have completely cured him of eczema, and he has not experienced such religion in many years. Within the last fewyear.s Mr. Jones has consulted many physicians and specialists for hi.s trouble, but none of them, he declares, were able to do him any permanent good. The change since he was baptized has been some thing wonderful.—Atlanta Journal. What blessings we have! Let us work in return for them—not under the enslaving senses of paying off an infinite debt, but with the delight of gratitude, glory'ing that we are God’s debtors.—Charles Kingsley. Many indeed think of being happy with God in heaven; but the being happy in God on earth never enters into their thoughts.—John Wesley. STOREY'S STORE Modena Hill^ You will find a full line of CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONS, such as FRESH FRUITS, APPLES, ORANGES, BANANAS, NUTS, RAISINS, and CANDIES. And if you are a good housewife you will certainly want good Christmas bread, such as can be made from CAROLANTA BEST PATENT FLOUR. A Happy Christmas to all. W. H. POOLE, Manager. Remedy for Pulpit Fright. A deaconess who has been troubled with severe attacks of "stage (pulpit) fright,” has found a remedy for this inconvenient malady, which she recommends to all who need it. This is the prescription; Our part Jeremiah i. 7—9. Two parts Isaiah xli. 10. Testimonials will be given to any who are in doubt as to its efficacy. Beautiful Presents! If it i.s something- nice you want we have them in innum erable attractions and earn estly invite yon to come and see our goods and get our prices. The ladies say we have the goods and our prices are sure winners. Respectu, ly, TORRENCE, The Jeweler. CHURCH LEHERS. Blank forms for letters of dismission are helpfui to all church clerks. Tr"y them. In pads of 50 by mail, postpaid, for only 25 cents. W. F. Marshall & Co., GASTONIA, N. C. LOST! On side-walk. Main Street, near Curry’s Drug Store, $102 in leather wallet with draw-string—two silver dollars, balance in bills, 6 tens and 8 fives, one of the fives patched on one corner. Ten dollars reward for return to VV. F. MARSHALL & CO. V. WILSON, At TORRENCE’S BICYCLE STORE Measures your foot and makes a shoe to fit it—gives your full money's worth in shoe and adds comfort and satisfaction. He has done this for otherSj and is ready to guar- ranteed it to you. Fine work and repairing —don’t forget the repairing—are his special ties. A share of your patronage is solicited. P. H. COOKE, Attorney and Counsellor at Law. GASTONIA. N. C. Office in Craig & Wilson Building. CHRISTMAS GREETING. What to buy for a present— does it puzzle you? If so, come to see us. We will tiy to make your shopping easy, economical and in every' way satisfactory'. We have a Beautiful Selection. of goods and we propose to sell them if prices and pret ty goods will make them go. Onr reputation for taste in selecting holiday’ goods Yvill at least justify you in seeing and pricing ours before buy ing Only two Archarena Combi nation Boards left. Books, Games, Trinkets, etc. Call and see them With best wishes to all for a Christmas of good cheer and a Happy New Year. J. E. CURRY & CO. ...GRANITE... If you want granite for any kind of stone-work, the under signed would be glad to make an estimate on your needs. I furnish granite for trimmings, arch-blocks, and steps, coping, and enclosures. For specimens, see new Baptist church at Gas tonia for which I furnished all granite work. Will appreciate your orders and will be glad to give you prices. J. COLUMBUS RHYNE. -FACTS ABOUT- SlTWatch Repa^r^ngii^ WANTED—Every' one to know that I am an Up-to-Date Expert Watch Repairer and have had a life time’s experience. Makes no difference what kind of a watch you own—if it is out of repair bring it to me and have it fixed right. L. F. WETZELL, The Expert Watch Repairer. 'W'. B. Beachiam, Architect and Builder, and Real Estate Agent. Office over T. A. Henry’s.
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